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Save the Date: Celebrating Black Joy!
“Black Joy Now, Then, and Beyond,” sponsored by the Montevallo Legacy Project, will take place Sunday, February 8, at 4pm in the Presbyterian Church on Shelby Street. Featured speaker is native son Bishop Elvin B. Thompson, Pastor of Riverside Apostolic Church in Augusta, Georgia and founder, with his wife Valerie Thompson, of the Center for African American Memory. He will be joined by his sister, native daughter and joy warrior Joyce Jones.
Beyond Good Intentions: Becoming Trustworthy White Allies
In this year’s Martin Luther King Memorial Lecture, Melanie S. Morrison will explore how white people who aspire to be antiracist allies can develop the courage, strength, and resiliency to become what Rev. Dr. Ruby Sales calls “long distance runners for racial justice.”
Dedication of Almont Elementary
The City of Montevallo, in partnership with Shelby County and the MLP, is proud to announce the unveiling of a historic marker commemorating Almont Elementary School, which served African American children in the Montevallo area from 1939 until full integration in 1970.
The dedication ceremony is on Sunday, Oct 19, at 2:00 at Almont Park. A reception, including an opportunity to share memories, will follow at Almont’s Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.
Come celebrate Juneteenth in Montevallo at George Dailey Park!
The City of Montevallo’s Parks & Recreation Board will host their 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration from 10 AM – 1 PM at George Dailey Park (245 Selma Road) on Thursday, June 19. This free-admission event will feature a program, live musical and dance performances, children’s activities, community organizations, and the unveiling of the Selma Road Black Business District historical marker.
Photo Gallery: May 4 Marker Unveiling
Sunday, May 4, 2025, a beautiful, blue-skied afternoon—just right for a community celebration. The Montevallo Legacy Project (MLP) and City of Montevallo partnered to unveil three new markers on the Montevallo African American Heritage Trail.
